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Wieners on Wynkoop
Wieners on Wynkoop
Get ready for an afternoon of dachshund races, German-inspired fun, and plenty of wieners! Wieners on Wynkoop comes to Denver Union Station for the first time, celebrating dachshunds, German-American culture, and community.
Hosted by the German Culture Foundation and Mile High Dachshunds Rescue, the event will feature dachshund races, a costume contest, activities, live music, food, drinks, prizes, and more.
Event Details
Saturday, October 3 | 12:00–4:00 PM | Free
Denver Union Station | Terminal Bar Patio
Sponsored by Chewy
Activities & Programming
Dachshund Races | 1:00–2:30 PM | Register Online or Onsite
Watch adorable dachshunds race to the finish line and cheer on your favorite pup! Races follow a fun “One and Done” format, with groups of four dogs competing in individual heats. The first dog to cross the finish line wins each heat. Depending on turnout, heat winners may have the chance to compete in an additional winners’ race.
Online race registration closes October 1. Onsite registration will also be available during the event, as space allows.
Catch & Release Volunteers | 12:00–2:30 PM | Sign Up to Volunteer
Kids ages 10 and up can volunteer to help release dogs at the start line or catch them at the finish line during the races. Adults are welcome to volunteer too! It’s a fun way to get involved and spend time with plenty of adorable dachshunds.
Costume Contest | 2:30–3:30 PM | Register Online or Onsite
Dress your dachshund in their best costume for a chance to show off their style. Prizes will be awarded to both humans and dogs!
Bobbing for Wieners | 1:00–3:30 PM
Dog treats with a twist! Dogs can compete in groups of 2–4 to bob for hot dog treats. All participating dogs will receive a prize.
Caricature Artist
Get a fun caricature of yourself or your pup to take home.
Beer Garden
Grab a beer and enjoy the festivities from the Terminal Bar Patio. Ratio Beerworks will be onsite with a dedicated beer tent serving up beers throughout the afternoon.
Live Music | Steve Rock Tanzkapelle
12:00–2:00 PM
Steve Rock Tanzkapelle brings the ultimate German-American polka party to Wieners on Wynkoop. Led by accordionist Steve Rock, the group delivers a high-energy mix of traditional Oktoberfest classics alongside favorite German and American hits.
Grab a stein and get ready to dance. Prosit!
Food & Drink
Terminal Bar will be serving a special Beer Bratwurst topped with sauerkraut, available exclusively for the event.
Enjoy Bavarian pretzels, cinnamon sugar pretzels, and traditional Vienna apple strudel from Kaiser Bakery.
Prizes
Denver Union Station will be giving away prizes throughout the event, including race prizes and costume contest prizes, with prizes for both humans and dogs.
The Crawford Hotel | Wieners Stay Free!
To show our Dachshund appreciation, all wiener dogs stay free throughout October!
Hosted By
Denver Union Station
Bring your pup, dress them up, cheer on the racers, and join us for an afternoon of wiener-filled fun at Denver Union Station.
